Messi, Argentines Oust Netherlands 4-2 on Penalties

In a match as tight and tense as this sport and this tournament could produce, Argentina outlasted the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after a scoreless draw. How close was it? Maxi Rodríguez's deciding strike in the shootout knocked off goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen's hands before...

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